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Oh. I guess Wargames might have just punched in the right number, I read it as 78/8, which is actually rather affordable per year, but way too long.

In any case Lopez hasn't proven himself to be this good yet...if the Nets give him that sort of money, they're going to suck in about 5 years. I don't think Lopez is actually that good (numbers look good cause there aren't many good centers in the NBA to guard him anymore, fortunately we have two of them), and Joe Johnson is going to SUCK in another 2 years or so.

hahah, Chandler probably what Lopez is going to get lol. Tyson does have downsides to his game. Can't shoot, didn't even take one shot outside the paint last season, sometimes mishandles easy passes

but it doesn't really matter because most things you want from a center, he excels at.. Defense, rebounding, Shotblocking. Holding down the paint. THat is what teams want from a center, which Lopez doesn't really offer. Chandler is like the antilopez, and vice versa

hahah, Chandler probably what Lopez is going to get lol. Tyson does have downsides to his game. Can't shoot, didn't even take one shot outside the paint last season, sometimes mishandles easy passes

but it doesn't really matter because most things you want from a center, he excels at.. Defense, rebounding, Shotblocking. Holding down the paint. THat is what teams want from a center, which Lopez doesn't really offer. Chandler is like the antilopez, and vice versa

Agreed, Tyson struggles offensively and brings what you need from a center. He does know his limits and brings leadership and toughness to the team, none of which Lopez brings.

one has to wonder how difficult it is to teach a 7 foot guy a 7 foot outside shot....Chandler should be able to shoot...I love the guy but come one think about how that litle shot changes our offense

Camby has a respectable jumper which will help with spacing issues in a STAT/Camby or Camby/Chandler front court. He doesn't have too many offensive moves, but does offer a little bit more than Tyson does.

Updating a previous report, the Grizzlies and Jerryd Bayless have agreed on a two-year contract worth approximately $3 million in the first year.
The second year of the deal is a player option, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, which adds that the Grizzlies are "done with summer transactions." Bayless projects as a combo guard off the bench in Memphis, filling the void left by O.J. Mayo's imminent departure.
Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal

The Raptors have withdrawn their qualifying offer for Sonny Weems, making him an unrestricted free agent.
The QO was worth $1.1 million, but it seems the Raptors decided they wouldn't even want him on a one-year deal. A handful of teams have expressed interest in Weems, including the Cavaliers, Celtics, Clippers and Pistons.

The Bulls are reportedly looking into sign-and-trade possibilities that would send Kyle Korver to the Hawks or Timberwolves.
It's also possible the Bulls will retain Korver, whose $5 million team option doesn't require a decision until Sunday. Korver could have a slightly bigger role if he does remain in Chicago, since the team is expected to head into 2012-13 without C.J. Watson or Ronnie Brewer.

The Nets and Jerry Stackhouse have agreed on a one-year contract worth $1.3 million.
This will be Stack's 14th NBA season, and possibly his last, and we're not expecting anything from him off the Nets' bench. He appeared in 30 games for the Hawks last season, playing nine minutes per game, but shot just 37.0 percent from the field.
Source: Chad Ford on Twitter